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Digital Inclusion
NTIA Approves $369 Million in Digital Equity Grants
The agency has tapped a total of $619 million from its $910 million funding round.
Digital Inclusion
The agency has tapped a total of $619 million from its $910 million funding round.
jake neenan
The discussion was part of Broadband Breakfast's '12 Days of Broadband' year-end coverage.
digital equity
Why digital equity broadband programs may still continue under the coming Trump administration.
Digital Inclusion
States are working to coordinate digital equity initiatives with the larger $42.5 billion BEAD infrastructure program.
Digital Inclusion
The plans will promote device access, low-cost broadband plans, and digital skills and training.
Broadband Live
The NTIA has now approved digital equity plans for several states as part of its broader Digital Equity Act initiative.
New York
The money is aimed at increasing broadband adoption in vulnerable populations.
Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program
The requested funds total over $6.5 billion
AnchorNETS
Executives said that infrastructure expansion was not enough
Digital Inclusion
Applications for $910 million in funding are being accepted until September 23.
iija
'This funding has the potential to be transformational.'
New Mexico
The collaboration works to increase digital literacy training and expand high-speed connectivity across the state.
Nevada
Nevada is the first state to receive Digital Equity State Capacity Grant funds.
Funding
NTIA approved plans from American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Tribal
The Senate Commerce Committee also postponed, for a second time, a markup session with short-term funding for ACP.
Broadband's Impact
States are now free to apply for funding to address barriers to broadband adoption.